whistlekick Martial Arts Radio is a bi-weekly podcast interviewing traditional martial artists. We hear their stories and journeys, the way they overcame challenges and learn how to be better people through the guests martial arts experiences. Past guests have included many famous martial artists from Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu and other disciplines.

Episode 399 - Martial Artists Can Be Bullies TooHow can a martial artist be so bad at treating others online or in person? Martial artists must be a good example for everybody on how to treat others especially online when kids are always present. On this episode, Jeremy talks about an article he wrote where he got a lot of negative comments and how he handled the messy situation. Listen to find out more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9863969

Episode 398 - Sensei Jimmy PedroBorn into Judo, his father is a Judo instructor and his family is into it as well. Sensei Jimmy Pedro is one of the most decorated judo players in American history. Sensei Pedro is world renowned for his judo expertise, coaching ability, and training methods. During the 1999 and 2004 Olympic Summer Games, Sensei Pedro won bronze medals for his Judo competitions. He is now coach of the US Judo Team that he helped bring home gold and silver medals. /episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9846269

Episode 397 - Conversations on Violence with Mr. Michael RoweViolence is a topic that always ruffles a lot of feathers because of the experiences we have about it. On today's episode, Jeremy talks with Mr. Michael Rowe, who happens to have extensive experience dealing with violence, about the forms of violence and how we really understand violence. Listen to find out more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9805304

Episode 396 - Professor Cindy HalesProfessor Cindy Hales is a late-bloomer when it came to discovering the martial arts. She started her training in Jiu Jitsu at 26 upon finding a Marcelo Alonso gym on her way home from work after watching UFC tapes of Royce Gracie. With a single-minded pursuit, she chose to continue with her training above everything else. Professor Hales is currently holding classes in her gym, Sleeper Jiu Jitsu. Listen to find out more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9753875

Episode 395 - Dating within Martial ArtsBeing romantically involved with someone that you go to the same school with can totally happen but, are there unspoken rules about it? Are there limitations or none? On today's episode, Jeremy talks about his experience both being as a student and an instructor as well as some of his unwritten principles with regard dating within martial arts./episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9713285

Episode 394 - Master Dylan NadlerStarted training taekwondo at 5, Master Dylan Nadler has found joy in training as a young child. Kicking his way to the martial arts, Master Nadler is a multi-awarded taekwondo practitioner and he became a 2-time US Open gold medallist. He has always wanted to become a part of the Canadian national team and he succeeded twice. Master Nadler studied psychology and then founded Mindlock, a sports psychology facility that focuses on an athlete's mental health. Listen to find out more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9666974

Episode 393 - The Problems with The Way Self-Defense is TaughtOn most martial arts school, martial arts and self-defense are almost taught as if they're the same when in fact, they are not. On today's episode, Jeremy talks about how self-defense is being offered on martial arts schools and the problems with the way self-defense is taught. Listen to find out more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9607469

Episode 392 - Grandmaster Quynh NgoNot everyone has an opportunity to continue a legacy. A legacy that has been started by his father in the form of a martial art called Cuong Nhu. Grandmaster Quyng Ngo started in martial arts as soon as he was born, in fact, Cuong Nhu was called his twin because he was born the same year the martial art was founded. Grandmaster Quynh Ngo has a lot of stories about the art and their journey back to the US so make sure to listen to learn more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9546053

Episode 391 - A Real World Scenario with Sensei AndoMost of us wish that our house won't get robbed or encounter a thief on the streets. But what would you do if you encounter one? On this episode, Jeremy talks with Sensei Ando Mierzwa about his experience helping an individual to catch a thief who robbed a car and what other people did. Listen to learn Sensei Ando's amazing story!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9525173

Episode 390 - Sensei Casper MakkinkWhen your father trains you on kickboxing but your mother thinks fencing is safer, you don't really have a choice. Having suffered an accident, Sensei Makkink had to take a break and then return to train with different martial arts such as Pencak Silat. What's interesting about Sensei Casper Makkink was he is a guy who considers himself not worthy of being called a Sensei out of his natural humility. Listen to find out more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9478607

Episode 388 - Sifu Clark TangAs a child, what are the odds that you'll be inside a kung fu theater that's showing a Shaw Brothers' film when you are not even supposed to be there? We can call it destiny but it definitely brought the best out of him. Sifu Clark Tang is the founder at the Wing Chun Temple and he is in the lineage of Ip Man. Get ready because Sifu Clark Tang gave us a very spiritual and emotional episode about his life and journey to the martial arts. Listen to find out more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9395927

Episode 387 - Benefits of Weapons TrainingAre you training with weapons or just empty hand training? Katana, staff, canes, and nunchaku, these weapons tend to be an extension of the body. The more difficult the weapon is to use, it requires more training and skills. On today's episode, Jeremy discusses the benefits of weapons training versus empty handed training and his own experience with it. Listen to find out more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9344261

Episode 386 - Miss Shannon LeeMartial arts is at Miss Lee's blood having trained with Jeet Kune Do and Kickboxing aside from being Bruce's daughter. Miss Shannon Lee is an actress and she is now an executive producer of a drama series in Cinemax called Warrior, based on the writings of Bruce Lee which is set to be released on April 5, 2019. Certainly, Miss Lee has a lot of stories on her journey as well as how he knew his father. Listen to find out more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9298757

Episode 385 - 4 Years Later - Martial Arts Radio Updatewhistlekick Martial Arts Radio has been giving you the best podcast for four years already. On this episode, Jeremy talks about how the ride has been since he started the show all by himself with a few of his friends and what the future looks like as we are about to step into episode 400. Listen to find out more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9252065

Episode 384 - Coach Joe SaundersGrowing up with a family of taekwondo champions certainly has an influence on what you want to become. Coach Joe Saunders was inspired to train in martial arts because of his brothers and he started his journey at 4 years old. Coach Saunders' family moved a lot when he's growing up and martial arts enabled him to find new friends and train on more than 3 disciplines. Coach Joe Saunders is the host of the Managing Violence Podcast. Coach Saunders shared a lot about his journey so, listen to find out more! /episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9218723

Episode 383 - The Problem with Hierarchy in Martial ArtsHierarchy in martial arts is inevitable, however, it brings out the worst and best out of us martial artists. It breeds power and sometimes it corrupts. As Spiderman puts it, "with great power comes great responsibility" so, it poses a question if is it doing more harm than good. Listen and join the discussion!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9173345

Episode 382 - Professeur James SouthwoodToday's show is one of the special ones because it is the first time that we're having a Professeur on the show. Professeur James Southwood is a Savate or French Boxing practitioner and instructor. Professeur Southwood is one of the top savate competitors, earning multiple titles in international competitions. If you are interested with Savate, listen to learn more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9118472

Episode 381 - Not in My Sport InitiativeMartial Arts, like any other sports, faces huge problems when it comes to abuses of its athletes. On this episode, Master Tanya Panizzo joins Jeremy to discuss the abuses that many martial artists suffer from such as physical, sexual, emotional abuse and how the Not in My Sport Initiative can educate athletes, coaches, and personnel to be able to lessen these abuses. Listen as they talk about the challenges of disrupting something that has been going on discreetly for years./episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9059933

Episode 380 - Mr. Adrian PaulOur guest needs no introduction. Having acquired the popularity of a great swordsman in the '90s TV show, Highlander, Mr. Adrian Paul or popularly known as Duncan MacLeod is a more of a martial artist than an actor. Mr. Paul worked with different individuals that train in different martial arts which prompted him to train everyday while filming or not. He had extrensively trained with weapons and martial arts so he could perform on screen at a high level./episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/9021458

Episode 378 - Master Ratinder AhujaMaster Ratinder Ahuja along with his friend learned the foundations in the martial arts through reading books. After finishing his studies in India, Master Ahuja ended up in America to start his career in the IT industry. Master Ratinder Ahuja has a deep consciousness with the martial arts because of his spiritual approach to his training. Master Ahuja has a lot of stories about his literal journey around the globe and in the martial arts so, listen to learn more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/8926400

Episode 377 - Parents Role During Kids ClassesKids today are the majority in martial arts classes participation. In these classes, parents are there to support their kids and sometimes they go over the line that is supposed to be the job of the instructor. Parents have an important role in the development of the children and so are the instructors. On this episode, Jeremy shares his personal experience in running a martial arts school and dealing with the kids' and having good working relations with parents.
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Episode 376 - Sensei Victor DeSimoneLearning martial arts at a young age is good and it's better if you learn in Italy every summer with your uncle teaching you. Sensei Victor DeSimone learned judo at an early age of four when his uncle who's stationed in Italy taught him during summer vacations. Sensei DeSimone has trained with a lot of disciplines aside from judo such as wrestling, boxing, and grappling, to say the least. Sensei Victor DeSimone has a lot of interesting stories to tell so, listen to learn more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/8865356

Episode 375 - Methods for Practicing on Your OwnMost of the successful martial artists of our time has trained by themselves, inside or outside the dojo. Whether at home or even when driving on the road, there are methods for practicing on our own. Why should do we practice on our own? It makes us both better faster and ahead of the others. On today's show, Jeremy gives us some of the methods on how to practice on your own. Listen to learn more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/8744366

Episode 374 - Sensei Liam MurphyA martial artist that developed an affinity to the art without having to be a fan of usual martial art novelties. Sensei Liam Murphy has been hooked by his deep interest and curiosity on martial arts as a kid that lasted throughout his life. When he started his journey, he immediately noticed the difference between conventional sports and martial arts and loved the feel of its movement which is one of the things that appealed to him. /episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/8744966

Episode 373 - Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesMost of the listeners of this show probably know that a lot of our guests had mentioned the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to be one of their inspirations in starting their martial arts journey. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles captured the hearts of both martial artists and fans. On today's episode, Jeremy talks about the show and how it became a favorite among martial artists. Listen to learn more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/8658263

Episode 372 - Mr. Mark MillerThere's quite a handful of guests of this show that acknowledges the important role of Bruce Lee in their journey as martial artists. Mr. Mark Miller isn't different from them but there is just one catch. Mr. Miller wanted to learn the nunchucks like Bruce Lee, to impress the young ladies at his time. On a serious note, martial arts saved him from failing in baseball and it developed his personal character. Listen to learn more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/8684267

Episode 371 - Question of the DayOn today's episode, Jeremy is in Atlantic City to ask martial artists the question: "What would you tell yourself if you can go back to the first day of your training?" Find out the answers for the question of the day from some of the former guests of the show like Bill Wallace, Sifu Alan Goldberg, Christine Bannon-Rodrigues, Datu Tim Hartman, Kathy Long, and many more!/episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/8627957

Episode 370 - Mr. Jordan BrownMr. Jordan Brown is a martial arts practitioner and instructor from an early age. He is the founder at The Way Martial Arts, Indianapolis. We randomly ran into them at Walmart or somewhere, and he looked at me and I looked at him and he goes, didn't you teach me martial arts? And the light bulb clicked and I realized that I had taught their entire family when I was thirteen... Mr. Jordan Brown - Episode 370 There is a huge bunch of martial artists of this generation that grew up watching the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and our guest today is part of that group. From watching TV shows, Mr. Jordan Brown went to training taekwondo and he would start his journey from there. Mr. Brown now is an instructor at his own school, The Way Martial Arts and he speaks at martial arts seminars as well. There are wonderful conversations on this episode so, be sure to check this out! /episode/index/show/whistlekick/id/8598326